Chart Wise: Wiscasset, Maine, RNAV (GPS) Rwy 25

Plan ahead to use this daytime-only approach during shortened winter days.

Jason Blair

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 09:08 AM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

The RNAV (GPS) RWY 25 approach to Wiscasset, Maine, utilizes multiple Initial Approach Fix (IAF) options (RAZZR, NOLLI, GEMIN, CEZAC), but pilots must be aware of specific restrictions regarding inbound vectors or the requirement for radar services for certain IAFs.
Crucial operational limitations include the procedure being "not authorized at night," functioning as an "LNAV Only" approach (without a glideslope or decision height), and explicitly stating "No Circling to Land," meaning it is a straight-in only approach.
The Missed Approach Point (MAP) at BAZQE is marked "NOT TO SCALE," indicating its actual distance is greater than it appears on the chart diagram.

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A trip to Maine’s seashore northeast of Portland might take a pilot to the Boothbay area for a taste of winter holiday. Without an airport specifically in town, the nearest option is Wiscasset just a few miles away. When the weather is below VFR, the RNAV (GPS) RWY 25 approach can be utilized to get down safely.

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